DERMANYSSUS GALLINAE IN LAYING HENS FARMS IN ALGERIA: INFESTATION PREVALENCE AND MOLECULAR DETECTION OF SALMONELLA

Mohamed Douifi; Nassim Ouchene; Karim Rahal; Ahcène akem

doi:10.15835/agrisp.v105i1-2.13041

Agricultura (Jul 2018)

DERMANYSSUS GALLINAE IN LAYING HENS FARMS IN ALGERIA: INFESTATION PREVALENCE AND MOLECULAR DETECTION OF SALMONELLA

Mohamed Douifi,
Nassim Ouchene,
Karim Rahal,
Ahcène akem

Affiliations

Mohamed Douifi: Laboratory of Biotechnology Related to Animal Reproduction, Blida University 1, BP 270, Souma Road, Blida, Algeria;Central Veterinary Laboratory, National Institute of Veterinary Medicine, BP 205, Hacène Badi, El Harrach, Algiers, Algeria; Laboratory for the Exploitation and Valorization of Steppe Ecosystems, Ziane Achour University, BP 3117, City 05 July, Road Moudjbara, Djelfa, Algeria
Nassim Ouchene: Laboratory of Biotechnology Related to Animal Reproduction, Blida University 1, BP 270, Souma Road, Blida, Algeria;Central Veterinary Laboratory, National Institute of Veterinary Medicine, BP 205, Hacène Badi, El Harrach, Algiers, Algeria; Laboratory for the Exploitation and Valorization of Steppe Ecosystems, Ziane Achour University, BP 3117, City 05 July, Road Moudjbara, Djelfa, Algeria
Karim Rahal: Laboratory of Biotechnology Related to Animal Reproduction, Blida University 1, BP 270, Souma Road, Blida, Algeria;Central Veterinary Laboratory, National Institute of Veterinary Medicine, BP 205, Hacène Badi, El Harrach, Algiers, Algeria; Laboratory for the Exploitation and Valorization of Steppe Ecosystems, Ziane Achour University, BP 3117, City 05 July, Road Moudjbara, Djelfa, Algeria
Ahcène akem

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15835/agrisp.v105i1-2.13041
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 105, no. 1-2

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Dermanyssus gallinae (Red mite) is the most important and common ectoparasite of laying hens and recognized as a vector of several pathogens. In order to estimate the infestation prevalence rate of Dermanyssus gallinae in layer housing and to evaluate its vectorial role in regard to salmonella. A study was carried out in 386 laying hen farms in four provinces located in north-eastern Algeria. A total of 32 pooled mite samples were examined for the presence of Salmonella enterica, Salmonella typhimurium and Salmonella enteritidis using PCR essay. Results showed that 14% of hen housing were infested by D. gallinae. Salmonella enterica DNA was detected in 8 samples (25%), including two Salmonella enteritidis (6.25%). These results indicate that D. gallinae can act as reservoir of Salmonella, allowing the propagation of this bacterium between successive bands and between different farms.

Dermanyssus Gallinae, Salmonella, Layer Housing, Vector, Algeria

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ISSN: 1221-5317 (Print)
Publisher: AcademicPres
Country of publisher: Romania
LCC subjects: Agriculture: Agriculture (General); Agriculture: Plant culture
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